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I had an upper gi the radiologist says on his report my stomach was turned upside down. is this possible if so can it block my surrounding organs?
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Gastric volvulus: There are two types of gastric volvulus(stomach twisted on it self). Organo-axial volvulus which is generally a benign condition requiring no intervention. Then there is mesenteroaxial volvulus which generally will need surgery and can be a surgical emergency.
Answered 12/18/2012
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Gastric Volvulus: Medical term is volvulus. If a total volvulus (unlikely) the esophagus which is connected to the stomach has difficulty emptying because of the twisting of the stomach. With twisting of the stomach, it too may have some difficulty in emptying when food reaches it because of the twist . Description also possibly para esophageal hiatal hernia. Either case may warrant surgery to fix. See your md.
Answered 11/8/2015
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